How to insert multiple columns in excel

Answer

To insert multiple columns in Excel, follow these steps:

1. Select the number of columns you want to insert
   Click and drag across the column headers (A, B, C…) to select the same number of columns you want to insert. For example, to insert 3 new columns, select 3 existing columns side by side.

2. Right-click the selected columns
   Right-click anywhere on the selected column headers.

3. Choose "Insert"
   Click on the Insert option from the context menu. Excel will insert the new columns to the left of the first selected column.

4. Using the Ribbon
   Alternatively, after selecting the columns:

   • Go to the Home tab.

   • In the Cells group, click Insert → Insert Sheet Columns.

5. Keyboard shortcut method

   • On Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + "+" after selecting the columns.

   • On Mac: Press Command + Shift + "+" after selecting the columns.

Notes

• The inserted columns inherit the formatting of the first selected column.

• Formulas referencing the shifted columns will automatically adjust unless absolute references are used.

• Hidden columns in the selection will remain hidden after insertion.

This method allows efficient insertion of multiple columns without manually adding them one at a time.

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